Mr. Speaker, I remind the hon. member that the only people upon whom we consult, the only candidates we consider, are those who have gone through the judicial appointments committee and a rigorous process. Over half of them do not get promoted. Only those who are highly recommended and occasionally recommended get promoted.
I can assure the House and Canadians that I make the recommendations to cabinet and that I have not had any interference from the PMO with respect to my decisions, nor have I had a candidate refused.